Washing citrus fruit is important because we often handle the peel, zest it, or drop it into drinks. Rinsing citrus with warm water is enough to remove dirt and debris; no soap or special washes are ...

The zest of citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, limes, tangerines) is one of the most fragrant and versatile parts of the fruit: it enhances the flavor of desserts, cocktails, savory dishes, and preserves ...

Oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits are some of the few fruits we regularly handle more than we eat. We peel them, zest them, slice them, and sometimes drop them straight into drinks—rind and all.